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MrJoe

MrJoe

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I’m currently unconfirmed-diagnosed but very certain I’m autistic (formal evaluation coming up in October, though I might pursue a private one sooner). I also have generalized anxiety, sensory sensitivity, and severe social anxiety—especially post-burnout. I’ve always struggled with feeling out of sync with others, but I didn’t have a name for it until recently.

The past year has been especially rough. I lost my 16 year relationship, my home, most of my belongings, and my sense of identity. I’m currently rebuilding. Focusing on healing, adapting, and trying to build a life that fits me.

I’m here to connect with others who understand what it’s like to go through late realization, burnout, and starting over. I’d love to hear from anyone navigating similar waters, or anyone who’s found peace living an authentic autistic life.

Thanks for reading.
 
Welcome to the forums, @MrJoe.

I hope you have a good experience and that this place and your new knowledge about autism can help contribute to a solid foundation as you rebuild your life.
 
Hi Joe and welcome to the forum. Your story doesn't sound all that different to mine, I've completely restarted my life several times over and I burnt out big time in my 40s and ran away to live like a feral in the rainforests, was homeless for 12 years. Found out about autism in my early 50s and got a diagnosis at age 55.
 
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Glad to have you with us, @MrJoe

I am undiagnosed myself, but it's kinda taking the back burner to the more pressing issues of my mental health. Trying to get better everyday. That's all we can do.
 
MrJoe said:
The past year has been especially rough. I lost my 16 year relationship, my home, most of my belongings, and my sense of identity. I’m currently rebuilding. Focusing on healing, adapting, and trying to build a life that fits me.
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This is very sad to read, but I am also glad to hear that now you are focusing on yourself and not others. I myself just a few days ago went and signed divorce papers to get out of 10 year old marriage. We need to fight for our own mental health.
 
If divorce , most people lean towards making assets invisible, I have been told? just a thought. If you are so inclined ? Never beenthrough a divorce, but seems many many peoples marriages have gone that way ..unfortunately 😢
 
I went thru divorce after 18 years of marriage. And l suffered thru losing contact with our pets and my daughter. I do feel l had to do a lot of damage control, a whole lot of maturing, and learn to communicate clearly, and form personal boundaries. Good luck to you on this part of your journey.
 
Aspychata said:
I went thru divorce after 18 years of marriage. And l suffered thru losing contact with our pets and my daughter. I do feel l had to do a lot of damage control, a whole lot of maturing, and learn to communicate clearly, and form personal boundaries. Good luck to you on this part of your journey.
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So sorry to hear that. Thank you, same to you.
 
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